Margao: Five police personnel, including a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) and a head constable, have been transferred to the reserve line following the circulation of a viral video on social media. The footage allegedly shows them collecting money from vehicle drivers at the Mollem check post without issuing challans.
Disciplinary Action Initiated
The disciplinary action has been taken against one PSI, one head constable, and three constables. This move comes after a preliminary inquiry was ordered by then South Goa Superintendent of Police Shekhar Prabhudesai on June 14, immediately after the video surfaced online and spread rapidly.
Investigation Ordered
Prabhudesai had directed Ponda Deputy Superintendent of Police Shivram Vaingankar to investigate the matter and submit a report within two days. At that time, the SP stated that strict action would be taken if the allegations were proven true. The transfer to the reserve line indicates that the inquiry found prima facie merit in the complaint.
Public Criticism
The video, which purportedly shows police personnel accepting cash from drivers at the checkpost without issuing corresponding challans, had triggered sharp public criticism after it went viral. The incident has raised concerns about corruption and misconduct within the police force.
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